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How to use a virtual number to stay safe from scammers

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Alternative Number is a virtual phone number generator, made by Surfshark — a globally-acknowledged online security company.

It generates a virtual number that you can use to mask your regular number from online threats.

It allows you to receive and respond to messages, and receive calls without sharing your personal data.

By keeping your real phone number private, you can minimize the risk of robocalls, smishing (SMS-phishing), and identity theft.

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24

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8

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12

Article tone

informal

Language

English

Language complexity

54

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not offensive

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not hateful

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Time-value

long-living

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1

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